How much would you pay? Any Advice?

[jpvd]

I think they are too considering the work! Thanks for the input. Would love to have the confidence, tools, and place to tackle these kinds of jobs at some point!

Hi Peter. I do all the work on my car but I've been in the motor trade most of my working life since I left college in '85. TBH with you if you have a little bit of nouse, some decent tools and buy your own quality parts then this is THE best way. The good news is you CAN ! I don't know if you saw this on here recently but maybe you can find something similar near you
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I used to do all my own work...i've swapped engines, installed turbo's on none turbo cars, done brakes, suspension, bodywork, swapped out radiators, water pumps and head gaskets....pretty much everything....but i don't anymore....all i do is servicing..the rest i leave to the professionals...they have all the right knowledge, right tools to hand, a nice warm and dry garage, a four poster, air tools, etc, etc.....i found that if i did the job myself i would have to take a day or two off work, buy all the parts but normally always forgot something so had to get a lift to pick up the extra bits, then a bolt wouldn't come off or shear or a bearing needs pushing out or a bush......so i came to conclusion that to have the garage do the work and i just simply do my work so i can pay them instead.... :rofl: ...then all i have to do is turn the key, sit back and enjoy driving again!

 

[Paulr]

Two years in, spent about £150.

Mind you, I have not changed the wheels and tyres and would like to - but that is my choice, not because I have to to keep it on the road.

It will need suspension soon, and it could do with Vanos and the roof motor moving. But again, all are OK it is just me and my preventative maintenance.

Mind you, if you took it to a BMW dealer you can wrack up a £5k bill with ease. If you are buying a high mileage car then it is always cheaper to be able to work on them yourself, or go to indies.

 

[Peter-E36]

Thanks for the replies folks, got the work done yesterday at a trusted mechanic who did an excellent job! Totally different car now! And I haven't even fitted the new set of Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3s I got nor the tracking done yet. I literally can't wait! :lol: